GENERAL INFORMATION
The Pine Bluff School District Board of Education believes that students should graduate from high school possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and productive employment in our modern economy. Every effort has been made by the teachers, administrators, and the guidance counselors to provide information to you about the various course offerings at Pine Bluff High School. Requirements for graduation begin with the ninth (9th) grade course work. ADE Seal In order to receive the ADE Seal, students must complete th e state’s recommended core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (See Standards of Accreditation 14.01 and 14.02). Arkansas Scholars Seal (privately sponsored) program of the Arkansas Business & Education Alliance, is a partnership between the District and the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce. A special seal will be affixed to the diploma and transcript of a student who meets the following standards established by the Arkansas Scholars Program. 1. Earn semester grades of "C" or above in all courses. 2. Achieve a 95% or better attendance record (average over four years). 3. Complete the recommended courses to graduate from high school and to prepare for post- secondary education, including:
English. 4 units (I, II, III, & IV)
Science. 3 units (from biology, chemistry, physics, and physical science, lab based). Mathematics. 4 units (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and an advanced math course) Social studies. 3 units (to include world history, U.S. history, civics/government) Complete the balance of state mandated high school graduation requirements.
4. Finish high school in 8 consecutive semesters.
Recognition of Graduates Each high school may design its own traditions to commend and celebrate the achievements of the following sets of graduates. 1. The valedictorian and salutatorian; 2. Honor graduates 3. Members of National Honor Society or similar honors organization; 4. Career and Technical completers Participation in Graduation Ceremony In order to be a participant in the graduation ceremony, the student must complete all required courses and receive 22 credits before they may participate in graduation exercises. FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT: Students in the Pine Bluff School District who have successfully completed eighth grade must be on campus for seven periods and enrolled in a minimum of six classes for credit. Exceptions to this are students who are participating in a Pine Bluff ’s high school work program or taking concurrent credit classes at a publicly supported community college, technical college, four-year College, university or an accredited private institution. See course descriptions for those who may enroll in work programs and prerequisites that are required. Students in these programs must take their on-campus credit classes consecutively.
3
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs